TY  - BOOK
AU  - Sasidharan, Priya (DP3510)
AU  - Sachithanandan, A. N. (Guide)
TI  - Urban identity : transformation and manifestation in Chennai city (Softcopy is also available)
U1  - Ph.D.  TH-0068 
PY  - 2018///
N1  - CONTENTS
Undertaking   i
Certificate   iii
Acknowledgments   v
Abstract   vii
Table of Contents   xi
List of Figures   xix
List of Tables  xxiii
1 RESEARCH DOMAIN AND OUTLINE   1
1.1 Context   1
1.2 Research Motivation   4
1.2.1 Identity Crisis   7
1.2.2 Global Identity – Language of Dominance   8
1.2.3 “Glocal” Identity – Language of the Hybrid   10
1.2.4 Local Identity – Language of Distinctiveness   12
1.3 Research Rationale   15
1.4 Research Questions   17
1.5 Objectives   18
1.6 Hypothesis   18
1.7 Research Design   20
1.8 Scope and Limitations   23
1.9 Chapterisation - Structure of the Research   27
2 LITERATURE REVIEW   31
2.1 Structure of the Literature Review   31
2.2 Concept of Identity   33
2.2.1 Identity as Structure and Process   36
2.2.2 Dual Nature of Identity   38
2.3 Development of Theoretical Foundations   40
2.3.1 Readings from Western History   40
2.3.2 Theoretical Outline - Western Context   44
2.3.3 Readings from Indian History   49
2.3.4 Theoretical Grounding - Indian Context   51
2.4 Fundamental Constructs   56
2.5 Operational Definition of Identity   57
2.6 Place Identity – Structure of Review   59
2.6.1 Chronological Development – Phenomenology of Place   60
2.7 Derivatives of Place Identity   63
2.7.1 Spirit of place - Genius Loci   63
2.7.2 Sense of Place   66
2.7.3 Place Attachment   67
2.7.4 Placeness, Placelessness and Non place   68
2.8 Structure of Place Identity   69
2.8.1 History of Place in Time   69
2.8.2 Geography of Place – Symbolic Landscapes   71
2.9 Meaning and Essence of Place Identity   72
2.9.1 Collective Memory   72
2.9.2 Narratives and Myths   73
2.10 Content of Place Identity - Shapers of Identity   74
2.10.1 Profiling the Elements   74
2.10.2 Generics and Specificities   77
2.11 Process of Place Identity - Transformation   78
2.12 Change as a Marker   78
2.13 Salient Features of Literature Compendium   81
3 METHODOLOGY   85
3.1 Introduction   85
3.2 Phenomenology as a Derived Approach   86
3.2.1 Phenomenon and Phenomenology  86
3.2.2 Philosophy of Phenomenology   88
3.3 Hermeneutic Phenomenology   89
3.3.1 Phenomenology in Indian Philosophy   91
3.4 Mixed Method   92
3.4.1 Concept of Wholeness   93
3.4.2 Concept of Parts - Identity Models   94
3.5 Data Collection Methods   96
3.5.1 Text and Document Sources   96
3.5.2 Survey and Interview   97
3.5.3 Varied Data Sources - Triangulation   99
3.6 Data Analysis Methods   101
3.7 Measuring Identity   102
3.8 Place Identity - Case Studies  106
3.9 Research Methodology   108
4 CASE STUDY – Chennai City   113
4.1 Delineation of the Case Study   113
4.2 Profile of Chennai City    114
4.3 Phenomenological Inquiry    116
4.3.1 Historical Profile   117
4.3.2 Chronological Outline   118
4.3.3 Existential Being - Topological Setting   126
4.3.4 Symbolic Landscapes   128
4.3.5 Binaries of Existence – Insideness and Outsideness   130
4.4 Perceptions of Identity   132
4.4.1 Classical Texts as Narratives   133
4.4.2 Representations of the City   135
4.4.3 Toponymy – Names and Meanings  136
4.4.4 Collective Memory – Meaning and Essence   137
4.5 Place Identity Survey   140
4.5.1 Data Collection – Pilot Survey   140
4.5.2 Visual Recall and Mental Mapping  141
4.5.3 Data Analysis – Pilot Survey   144
4.5.4 Semi Structured Interview – Data Collection   145
4.5.5 Semi Structured Interview – Data Analysis  146	 
4.5.6 Descriptive Analysis   149
4.6 Transformation and Manifestation  151
4.6.1 Structural Evolution - Urban Form   151
4.6.2 Power Dynamics – Paradigm Shift   154
4.6.3 Community Constructs of People   155
4.6.4 Visible Manifestation, Emergent Style and Typologies   156
4.6.5 Transformation Matrix   157
4.7 Classification of Elements   160
4.8 Selection Criteria of the Sample Study Areas   162
5 TWIN SETTLEMENTS – Mylapore and Triplicane   167
5.1 Introduction   167
5.2 Spirit of Place   169
5.2.1 Order of Nature   170
5.2.2 Temple and Ritual spaces   172
5.2.3 Temple and the Settlement   176
5.2.4 Streets – Madaveethi with the Activities   179
5.3 Transformation   182
5.3.1 Spatial Evolution   182
5.3.2 Temple as the Public Realm   184
5.3.3 Social Resonance in Place   185
5.3.4 Visible Manifestations   186
5.4 Collective and Distinctive Identity   189
6 COLONIAL SETTLEMENT – George Town   193
6.1 Introduction   193
6.1.1 Fabric to Identity   194
6.2 Spirit of Place   194
6.2.1 Chronology as an Identity Marker   196
6.3 Spatial Evolution   197
6.3.1 Native Settlements – Contained and Resisting Identity  197
6.3.2 Representational Space – Controlled and Assimilated Identity 199
6.3.3 Spatial Identities   202
6.4 Socio-Cultural Constructs   203
6.4.1 Quarters and the Streets – Contested Identity   204
6.4.2 Community and Ritual Spaces   207
6.5 Transformation   210
6.5.1 Spatial Connotation   210
6.5.2 Socio-Economic Connotation   211
6.6 Contested Identity of Binaries  212
7 TRANSITION SETTLEMENTS – Purasawakkam and Velachery   215
7.1 Introduction   215
7.2 Spirit of Place   217
7.2.1 Order of Nature  217
7.2.2 Temple and Ritual Spaces   220
7.3 Socio-cultural Construct   222
7.3.1 Streets as Identity Corridors   226
7.4 Transformation   229
7.4.1 Spatial Evolution   229
7.4.2 Eco Assets   231
7.4.3 Visible Manifestation   232
7.5 Conclusion – Adaptive and Adoptive Identity   233
8 CONCLUSION  237
8.1 Summary   237
8.2 Research Findings   243
8.3 Structure and Essence   244
8.3.1 Existential Being   244	 
8.3.2 Dichotomies   246
8.3.3 Collective Memory   246
8.4 Transforming Markers   248
8.4.1 Spatial Construct – Quarters and Corridors   248
8.4.2 Social Construct    249
8.4.3 Power Connotations - Shifting Paradigm   250
8.5 Dynamics of Power    251
8.5.1 Traditional Identities: Spiritual supremacy    251
8.5.2 Recreated Identities: Colonial classicism    251
8.5.3 Invasions and Invasive Identities    252
8.5.4 Identity by Contestation    252
8.6 Paradoxical Layers    253
8.6.1 Nature Defined Form   253
8.6.2 Temple as the Origin    254
8.6.3 Perception and Experience    254
8.7 Construction of Place Identity   255
8.8 Research Contribution    256
8.9 Areas of Further Research    263
References    268
Appendix 1: Eco-Regions –Symbolic Landscape    292
Appendix 2: The Ballad of People’s Park (Vazhi Nadai Chindhu)    293
Appendix 3: Urban Order of the Tamil Sangam Era    294
Appendix 4: Sources – Document Analysis    295
Appendix 5: Survey – Sampling Profile    300
Appendix 6: Survey: Format of Questionnaire    303
Appendix 7: Survey: Findings    305
Appendix 8: Transcript – Survey / Interview   307
Appendix 9: Glossary of Terms    310


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